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Skype URI through adb, can't turn video on by default

I am trying to start a video call on Skype using their URI API, but the video is turned off when the call starts.

They give a clear example how to use it:

skype:skype.test.user.1?call&video=true

I am using adb to send the command, so I am using the command:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d "skype:someuser?call&video=true"

This successfully initiates the call, but with video off. I have tried adding the extra parameter using the Android adb extra parameters:

--es extra_key extra_string_value

So my full command is

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW --es "video" "true" -d skype:someuser?call

but this doesn't make the trick.

Solution

  • Figured out the solution thanks to this related answer. The solution is simply to escape the ampersand (&) character inside the quotes!

    So, the final command that worked for me is:

    adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d "skype:someuser?call\&video=true"